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Boston, MA 02116-4004
United States
Conference Theme
Engineering the Future of High-Performance Pavements and Roofing Systems
2026 AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop
Monday, October 19, 2026
to Wednesday, October 21, 2026
HIlton Boston Park Plaza
50 Park PlazaBoston, MA 02116-4004
United States
Event Details
Join AMAP for our 2026 Annual Conference & Workshop at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza from October 19-21, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other companies, organizations, and individuals in the industry, and to learn more during educational sessions by experts from across the industry.
Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts is now closed. Those who submitted abstracts will be notified of their status by mid-June.
Email info@modifiedasphalt.org for more details!
Agenda
| October 19 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast Monday Breakfast is for Workshop registrants only. |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AMAP Workshop - General Session Detailed agenda coming in July. |
| 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Workshop Track A - Paving Detailed agenda coming in July. |
| 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Workshop Track B - Roofing Detailed agenda coming in July. |
| 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Committee Meetings |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Opening |
| October 20 | |
| 12:00 AM - 1:15 PM | AMAP Business Meeting and Lunch |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AMAP Annual Conference Detailed agenda coming in June. |
| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Session 1: Leadership Perspectives on the Next Revolution in Asphalt President's Welcome | Tanya Nash |
| 8:15 AM - 10:10 AM | Session 1: Leadership Perspectives on the Next Revolution in Asphalt Industry Updates - Details announced in July |
| 9:45 AM - 10:10 AM | Session 1: Leadership Perspectives on the Next Revolution in Asphalt Presidential Forum - The Next Revolution in Asphalt |
| 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM | Break |
| 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM | Session 2: The Science of Performance-Driven Asphalt The Role of Asphalt Binder in Balanced Mixture Design (BMD) | Thomas Bennett, Rutgers University |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Session 2: The Science of Performance-Driven Asphalt Leveraging Varied SBS Modification Levels to Align Dense-Graded Mixture Performance with Stone Matrix Asphalt through Comprehensive Binder and Mixture Evaluation | Aaron Leavitt, FHWA |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 2: The Science of Performance-Driven Asphalt Enhancing IDEAL-CT Interpretation Using Image-Derived Kinematic Parameters | Andrew Cooper, AndrewBCooper Ltd |
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 AM | Session 3: The Next Revolution in Sustainable Asphalt Industrial Scalability and Performance Consistency of ZDEC Antioxidants for Enhanced Asphalt Materials Durability | Behnam Jahangiri, Genex Systems/FWHA |
| 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM | Session 3: The Next Revolution in Sustainable Asphalt Crumb Rubber as a Sustainable Modifier for High-Modulus Asphalt Concrete Mixes in Louisiana | Marwa Hassan - LSU |
| 2:25 PM - 2:55 PM | Session 3: The Next Revolution in Sustainable Asphalt Towards a More Sustainable Pavement Preservation: Development and Evaluation of 100% RAP Microsurfacing Mixtures | Ayman Ali, Rowan University |
| 3:10 PM - 4:45 PM | Session 4: Poster Session: Catalysts for the Next Revolution Poster sessions TBD. |
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | AMAP Committee Meetings |
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception |
| October 21 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | AMAP Committee Meetings |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AMAP Annual Conference Detailed agenda coming in June. |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Session 5: Engineering the Next Generation of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Evaluating the Influence of Base Binder Properties on Polymer-Modified Asphalts | Wes Cooper, Asphalt Institute |
| 8:35 AM - 8:35 AM | Session 5: Engineering the Next Generation of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Evaluation of Asphalt Mixture Performance Tests for Polymer-Modified Dense-Graded Surface Mixtures | Ilker Boz, VTRC/VDOT |
| 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Session 5: Engineering the Next Generation of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Holistic and Comprehensive Evaluation of Polymer-Modified Binders and Mixtures Combined with Application Guidelines for Better Performing and Long-Lasting Asphalt Pavements | Yogesh Kumbargeri, WRI |
| 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM | Session 6: The Recycling Revolution in Asphalt Recycling Agents in Asphalt Mixtures: A National Snapshot of Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities | Jhony Habbouche, Asphalt Institute |
| 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM | Session 6: The Recycling Revolution in Asphalt Verification of Performance-Based Frameworks for the Use of Recycling Agents in Asphalt Surface Mixtures in Virginia: From Product Acceptance to Balanced Mix Design | Kazuo Kuchiishi, VTRC / VDOT |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Session 6: The Recycling Revolution in Asphalt Quantifying Recycled Binder Availability in Asphalt Mixtures Containing RAP and RAS: Sensitivity to Different Binders, Bio-Based Recycling Agents, and Production Conditions | Josue Garita-Jimenez, NCAT |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 6: The Recycling Revolution in Asphalt Performance-Driven Activation of Recycled Asphalt Shingles: Simplified DSR Low-Temperature Binder Grading and BMD Evaluation Using Modified Shingles | Zack McKay, BATT Lab |
| 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Session 7: The Next Revolution in Roofing Systems Speaker TBD. Stay tuned for more information! |
| 1:45 PM - 2:10 PM | Session 7: The Next Revolution in Roofing Systems Roofing Panel. Stay tuned for more information! |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Session 8: Innovations Driving the Next Revolution Compatibility of Quarry By-Products with Polymer-Modified and Unmodified Asphalt Emulsions for Otta Seal Applications | Ramez Hajj - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| 3:05 PM - 3:35 PM | Session 8: Innovations Driving the Next Revolution The Glue Our Roads Need: Epoxy Modification to Enhance Binder and Mix Performance in OGFC and Dense-Grades Asphalt Mixes | Aaron Roy, Chemco |
| 3:35 PM - 4:05 PM | Session 8: Innovations Driving the Next Revolution Pyrolysis-Recovered Wind Turbine Blade Glass Fibers as a Sustainable Modifier for Asphalt Mixtures: Rutting, Moisture, and Cracking Performance | Maryam Khooshechin Gilak - Arizona State University |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM | Closing Remarks Jhony Habbouche, Asphalt Institute |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Session 9: The Road Forward Current Status for Sustainability Documentation, LCAs, PCRs, EPDs, for AMAP and Related Trade Associations | Bob Kluttz, Asphalt Technology Consultant LLC |
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Conference Theme
The Next Revolution: Performance-Driven Modified Asphalt
Engineering the Future of High-Performance Pavements and Roofing Systems
Held in historic Boston—the birthplace of the American Revolution—this conference embraces the spirit of transformation and progress that has shaped both the nation and the infrastructure that supports it. Just as Boston once sparked a revolution that reshaped history, the asphalt industry is undergoing its own transformation through innovation in asphalt modification technologies.
This conference will explore how advanced materials, polymer technologies, and performance-driven engineering are redefining the way we design, produce, and construct asphalt pavements and roofing systems. Through expert discussions, cutting-edge research, and industry collaboration, participants will examine how modified asphalt continues to strengthen pavement performance, improve sustainability, and enhance durability in both transportation infrastructure and roofing applications.
Key Focus Areas
- Advancing Asphalt Modification: Exploring innovations in polymers, hybrid modifiers, and advanced binder technologies to improve pavement durability and resilience as well as enhance the performance of roofing systems.
- Sustainable Solutions: Highlighting environmentally responsible solutions that enhance the lifespan of asphalt pavements and roofing materials while reducing environmental impact.
- Performance-Driven Engineering: Integrating modern performance testing, balanced mix design principles, and engineering approaches to optimize modified asphalt mixtures and improve the reliability of asphalt roofing products.
- From Research to Practice: Sharing case studies, field experiences, and implementation strategies that bridge the gap between innovation and real-world application in both paving and roofing sectors.
- Building Resilient Infrastructure: Leveraging advanced asphalt technologies to design pavements capable of meeting future traffic demands while also strengthening the durability and resilience of roofing systems exposed to environmental extremes.
- Advancing Testing and Specifications: Refining testing methods and specifications to ensure reliability, consistency, and long-term performance of modified asphalt materials used in paving and roofing applications.
Conference Goals
- Strengthen Industry Collaboration: Bring together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge and advance asphalt modification technologies for paving and roofing industries.
- Showcase Breakthrough Innovations: Highlight the latest advancements in modified binders, performance testing, sustainable technologies, and material design used in asphalt pavements and roofing systems.
- Advance Infrastructure Development: Promote strategies that enhance the durability, sustainability, and long-term performance of asphalt pavements and roofing materials.